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Law-Commerce
I Formal
Tomorrow Night
O'GaraTo Address 1
K. A. P.
Monday
SAN FRANCISCO, APRIL 6, 1934
FRIDAY
"MERRY GENTLEMEN" PLAY TO CAPACITY HOUSES
-a
By THE EDITOR
The final quarter of the present
term begins and again we make resolutions. We make resolutions at New
Years and at the beginning of every
term, and usually at the beginning
of vacations. Before the recent Easter
vacation we made resolutions to
catch up on studies and on lost sleep
during the week's holiday, but did
neither. Now we make resolutions to
devote more time to study and to
raise B's to A's, Cs to B's, etc. We
hope to keep them this time.
« * *
GLEE CLUB. . . , They folded their
tents like the Arabs and as silently
stole away. . . . The Glee club show
is over; the Merry Gentlemen are
gone; the stage is bare again, but the
memory of the Gentlemen lingers
on in our minds. We envied the
Merry Gentlemen . . . they seemed a
happy group. We hoped that we too
would enjoy the friendships which
they enjoyed. Seeing the Merry Gentlemen we made more resolutions—
we resolved to make our friendships
more firm, more binding, while we in
college still have time to do so.
* * «
BEHIND THE SCENES. ... In the
last scenes of the Merry Gentlemen
we saw behind the curtain those of
the Gentlemen who had passed on to
another life. Behind the curtains
through which we could not see there
was another group who contributed
very much to the successful presentation of the production. At the assembly held last Monday, a speaker mentioned the hard week's work done by
the Glee club and orchestra, but he
failed to mention the stage crew. For
the information of the student body
let us mention here that the stage
crew worked every day and night,
including Easter Sunday morning,
during the Easter vacation, to do
their bit to present a technically
flawless production.
* * *
UNSUNG HEROES . . . The orchestra which played for the Merry
Gentlemen was made up of volunteers, several of whom had never
before appeared with a University of
San Francisco orchestra. Their music was good and was fully appreciated even though their names
didn't appear on the printed programs.
* * *
McKINLEY DEBATE . . . Congratulations to Pat Horgan, former
sports editor of the FOGHORN, for
his victory in the McKinley debate.
However, this is but another step in
Horgan's long list of oratorical victories through St. Ignatius high
school and the university.
» * *
FOOLISH PEOPLE . . . For the
information of those very foolish
students who failed to see any advantage in coming into the auditorium
to hear Mr. Joseph T. Scott of Los
Angeles speak on Wednesday afternoon before the Easter vacation, let
us mention here that an enthusiasm
was demonstrated at that gathering
by the handful of students who were
there which was never before
equalled by USF students. It will be
a long time before any of those students forget the few principles expounded by the famous political
orator on that day.
* • *
BEST-DRESSED MAN . . . The
FOGHORN, realizing that it made a
mistake in its original plans for the
Best-Dressed Man on the Campus
contest by including other features
which were naturally included in the
best-dressed feature, announces today that the contest will be postponed
'or several weeks. However, one or
more prizes will be awarded to the
student or students who are chosen
the best-dressed men on the campus.
Stan Kearney, enterprising business
manager of the FOGHORN, promises
that the lucky person winning this
contest will receive prizes well worth
h's while. Just as a few starters,
what do you think of Jack Freed.
Matt Tierney, James Martin Mac-
Innls, "Dapper" Tom O'Dwyer, John
H°i"gan, Walt Krausgrill and George
"lanchard as prize-winners? Or have
y°u a better candidate? Let's hear of
them!
* • •
R'K(TlON8 ... It is again com-
Jn8 time to think about the approach-
ln8 student body elections. Each year
there Is usually much hullabaloo
ab°ut various groups "running" the
School elections. The only way to
av°'d this is to give the matter of
yo,1f choice some serious thought.
'34 Class
To Publish
Year-Book
Seniors to Finance and Edit
Own Annual
Bernard Wiesinger, president of
the senior class of the university,
announced early this week that his
class is already commencing work on
a senior book for the class of '34.
The book, which will prove a
departure from the methods used
by the Senior-Its staff of last year,
will be student financed and student edited. The complete green
leather-bound volume will be embossed with the college name and
shield in gold.
Name Undecided
A name for the book has, as yet,
been unchosen, but the staff is at
present working upon several names
suggested. According to Wiesinger,
the book will present a combination
graduation announcement and senior
book. Seniors may purchase an unlimited number of books and these
will undoubtedly be used by some as
a novel and attractive graduation
announcement.
"We are but following the lead
of the senior class of last year who
conceived the idea of editing a
book exclusively for seniors in the
absence of such a book published
by the entire student body.
Reasonable Price
"The book will be of a new and
attractive size and the price will be
most reasonable."
The editors in charge of publication will be William J. Dowling,
Thomas J. Trodden, Charles Em-
mett Pearce. These men, all former
editors of the FOGHORN, will be
assisted by Vin Fallon, Jack
Moyles, Jim Thornton and a few
others as yet unchosen.
Flynn to Photograph
Individual pictures of all seniors
in cap and gown will be included in
the book. Photography will be under
the direction of Maurice Flynn.
The senior class of the evening
division has not signified its intentions of joining in the publication, nor has the senior class of
the Graduate School of Law. These
divisions, if they express the intention to do so, will he included in
the pictorial representations.
Flynn has announced that he will
commence photography within the
next few weeks.
JUNIOR PROM FOR
DEVONSHJRE CLUB
Dance Committee Chosen By
President Leo Murphy
The Junior Prom, the annual
height of the USF social season, will
be held this year on April 28 at the
Devonshire Country club.
A committee meeting was held on
last Monday to formulate plans for
favors, music, and lighting. Other
meetings will be held regularly in the
three weeks remaining until the date
of the affair.
Committee
The committee, as appointed by
President Leo Murphy, consists of
J. Cadden, G. Ducker, W. Ferdon.
B. Flynn, J. Gleason, R. Halsing,
P. Horgan, B. McCann, D. McStocker, O. Merle, E. Murphy, D.
Roberts, J. St. Amant, F. Waltz,
N. Zavalishan, J. Briscoe, X. Peterson, W. O'Keeffe, B. Muzzy.
The system of sale of bids has as
yet not been determined upon.
Alumni Members to
See Passion Play
Eleven San Franciscans were
named recently as members of an
alumni committee of the university
to handle arrangements for a summer excursion to the "Passion Play"
at Oberammergau.
The committee, headed by Frank
A. Flynn, includes J. Frank Barrett,
W. Urie Walsh, A. J. Conway, Charles
J. Barry, David A. Barry, Joseph F.
Beresford, William A. Doyle, A. J.
Griffith, Arthur J. Healy, Paul P.
O'Brien, and Charles J. Wiseman.
Scout Leaders
Discovered In
Student Ranks
An inquisitive FOGHORN reporter,
wondering about the reasons for the
daily good deeds of several USF students, recently discovered.
Commander Norman Petersen, of
Troop 55, installing officer of the
Eagle Court of Honor, Knights of
Dunamis, early last week handed over
his position of honor as commander
in the above-mentioned group to another University of San Francisco
student, William Germain, Troop 25.
Petersen, a member of the FOGHORN staff and author of "Economic
Sidelights", is a member of the junior
class, while his colleague, Germain,
is a member of the freshman class
and an officer of the Gavel.
Both Petersen and Germain have
long been active in the Boy Scout organizations of San Francisco and
although prominent in their college
work have found time to remain
participating members of this truly
great group of American boyhood.
PRIZE DEBATE WON
BY PAT HORGAN'35
Experienced Team Defeats
Untried Orators
Patrick Horgan '35 was declared
winner of the McKinley Gold Medal
in the annual debate held in the college hall Friday evening, March 23.
Horgan was a member of the negative team arguing against the proposition, "Resolved: That this house
deplores the spread of dictatorships."
Negative Team Winner
Other members of the negative
team which was pronounced winner of the debate were Vincent
Fallon '34 and William Ferdon '35.
All the members of the negative
team had experience as members
of the varsity debating squad.
Harold McCarthy '34, Emmet McCarthy '34 and Bernard Mackall '36
upheld the affirmative of the question. None of these men had any previous experience in debating at the
university.
McKinley Reads Decision
Rinaldo Sciaroni '33, medalist in
last year's debate, presided over the
contest. Judges were Benjamin McKinley '93, Vincent K. Butler and J.
B. Newman. The decision rendered
was announced by Mr. McKinley,
donor of the medal.
Horgan will receive the medal at
commencement exercises next May.
FERDON PLAYS
LEAD FOR NEXT
GILL PRODUCTION
Freed, Pearce, Moyles All
Veterans in Supporting
Cast of Show
GILL'S 30TH VEHICLE
First Appearance of Players
Since "Wings Over
Europe"
With William Ferdon, veteran of
six productions, cast in the powerful
role of Mathias, rehearsals for "The
Bells" will be resumed tomorrow
night following a week of postponement due to the "Merry Gentlemen".
Other major members of the large
cast are: John Freed, John Schroth,
Charles Pearce, Tom O'Connor, John
Moyles and John Leith. Among those
appearing for the first time with the
College Players are Jack Ferdon,
Bill Quinn, and Charles Keenan. The
cast will be free of women.
The Leopold Lewis adaptation of
the immortal Eckhard-Chatrain
drama, which is probably the most
intense vehicle ever selected for
USF production, will be presented
during the latter part of April.
Opening dates will be announced
next week.
Weil-Known Cast
Although the first College Players
production in over a year, an almost
entirely veteran cast was found available. Of the central figures, each has
appeared two or more times behind
the Little Theatre footlights.
John Freed, appearing in the
role of Father Walter, lias played
major roles in eight College Player
productions during the past four
years. Schroth, Pearce, O'Connor
and Moyles have had experience in
three or more presentations. Leith,
"Merry Gentlemen" comedian,
made his bow in "Wings Over
Europe" late last year.
"The Bells" will be the thirtieth
production staged by Director James
J. Gill since his coming to the University of San Francisco. Among the
past successes were "The Enemy",
"The Rear Car", "White Collars",
"Richelieu", "Quien Sabe" and "The
Bad Man".
Irish Society To
Get Official Pins
Distinctive emblems will be secured for members of the Pearse
club, campus Irish organization, according to the announcement of Cas
Rogers, president.
The emblems will be in the form
of pins with green and gold color
scheme. A shamrock and an Ignatian
shield have been decided upon by the
members as appropriate decorations.
Fr. Cody Honored
As American Poet
Rev. Alexander Cody, S.J., professor of English at the University of
San Francisco, was recently included
among the "eminent American poets"
and his poem, "The Teacher", was
chosen as illustrative of his work.
Father Cody has long been outstanding in his poetical works and
has produced some excellent verse.
Included among his works are "God's
Looking Glass", "Our Lady Courtesy", "Enchanted Casements", and
others.
Father Cody is being considered
by his colleagues as a candidate for
the honors held by the Jesuit martyr-
poet, Robert Southwell.
Sophomore Stagehand Suffers
April Fools' Day Stoogedom
April Fools' day, Easter Sunday,
light and scene rehearsal 10 a.m. for
"The Merry Gentlemen"—these circumstances combined presented glorious opportunities for the old-timers
of the stage crew to take some of the
pertness out of the newer and greener
members.
After several attempts, the older
hands discovered that they could not
successfully get away with sending
anyone after a left-handed monkey
wrench or even a stove-pipe wrench.
But the stage manager did have one
poor youngster looking around for
three-quarters of an hour for the
"key to the curtain".
The prize gag of the day, however, was pulled off by none other
than the "Boss" (Stage Director)
J. 3. Gill, formerly a stage hand
himself. After working on scenery
and lighting effects for several
hours Sunday morning, the direc
tor, while trying to straighten out
a drape, suddenly shouted out in
his customary manner, "Where's
the curtain spreader?" Several of
the recruits to the stage crew immediately started looking for the
"curtain spreader" to no avail.
Further developments glibly revealed that the missing implement
was last seen In the possession of
Brother Anthony.
A new member of the crew, Willis
O'Brien, very obligingly then volunteered to find Brother Anthony and
retrieve the desired object. About fifteen minutes later O'Brien and the
kindly brother returned to the auditorium with the cs. conspicuous by
its absence.
Moral: Don't volunteer to run
errands to oblige stage hands on
April Fools' day. . . . "There just
ain't no such thing as a curtain
spreader."
USF NITE HELD
AT STJRANCIS
Glee Club in Radio Debut On
Columbia Network
Bringing the "Merry Gentlemen"
before the San Francisco public for
the first time, a University of San
Francisco - Merry Gentlemen Night
was held at the Hotel St. Francis on
last Sunday evening.
The music presented by Gus Arnheim and his band featured several
numbers from the recent Glee club
operetta. Members of the operetta
cast, all in smartly tailored white
coats, rendered vocal aid, singing hit
songs from the now famous production.
Bernard Mackall, Hotel St. Francis representative on the USF campus, announced the numbers for
the Glee club over the ballroom
radio system.
Radio Broadcast
Through the facilities of the Columbia Broadcasting System, favorable publicity was gained for the
Tuesday and Wednesday performances. Jack Moyles, star of the production, sang the haunting "Once a
Year" accompanied by the chorus,
and Gus Arnheim played his arrangements of "The Merry Gentlemen" and "Wishing, Hoping".
Other attractions of the Glee
club presentation were the renditions of Gaffney, Leith and Burkhead. These three each sang solo
numbers.
Reduced rates to USF students
and the presence of the campus
songsters proved sufficient attraction
to fill the newly opened Embassy
room to overflowing.
NOTICE
All seniors who have not as yet
done so must turn in the proceeds
from their tickets to the varsity-
alumni basketball game within the
next few days. Those who do not
do so will be brought before the
Board of Student Control.
International Relations Club Fills Peace Education Need
In troublesome, unrestful times
such as now, when the whole world
seems a powder keg ready to explode
at any minute, one naturally looks to
the universities to see what their
students are doing, saying, and thinking. One is naturally curious to see
whether or not the students are concerned with the difficult problems
they will inherit. And one wonders
what these students will do for the
peace of the world when they step
out into Its realities.
USF, we find, is doing its best to
educate its students in the problems
of the world. It does so through the
excellent medium of the International
Relations club.
This society, originally the Cosmopolitan club, changed its name
in 1033 so as to conform in name,
as well as in activity, with similar
clubs in other universities and to
emphasize its purpose—the study
of international problems by students. Similar societies with which
the club is affiliated are found in
the universities of North and South
America, England, Egypt, and the
possessions of the I'nited States.
The USF International Relations
club, like others, operates under the
sponsorship of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. This
arrangement brings many advantages
to the club, as, for example, current
literature on international affairs.
It is the plan of the International
Relations club to hold successive
weekly discussions of particular vital
problems, culminating in an address
by a competent outside speaker. Such
a speaker is usually from or recommended by a foreign consulate. The
student body will recall Newton H.
Bell as the most recent outside
speaker presented by the club.
Weekly meetings, held on Fridays in B3 at 11:45, are led by
H. Malcolm Macdonald '35 and Mr.
Jean Pajus, faculty advisor. The
club is fortunate in having Mr.
Pajus as advisor, as his experiences gained in the French foreign
office and from wide travels, especially qualify him for the post.
John F. Duff '35, John Donovan
'35, Patrick Devlin '37 and William
Ferdon '35 complete the list of officers of the club.
Requirements for membership in
the International Relations club are
merely an interest in international
affairs and a willingness to participate in discussions. President Macdonald, who invites all students to
attend the weekly discussions, says:
"The International Relations
club fills a very definite need in the
life of the university by providing
a place where current political and
international affairs can be discussed under the direction of a
competent leader. Such discussions
lead to a realization of the place of
the United States In the family of
nations, and a more tolerant attitude toward the rights and ideals
of foreign nations."
"The Present European Crisis"
with reference to France, Germany,
and Austria or South American problems in their relation to the United
States will be the next topic for discussion by the relations group.
Through the courtesy of the club
the following publications are found
on the tables of the university library: "The Fortnightly Summary of
International Events," "International
Conciliation," and the "Journal of
the League of Nations."
Bio-Chem Club In
Transfusion Talk
Addressing the fortnightly student
conference of the Bio-Chemical club
held on March 23, Mr. A. Nicolet of
the freshman pre-medical division of
the university, lectured on "Blood
Typing for Blood Transfusion".
After outlining the three general
methods now being used to classify
blood types, and enumerating the
dangers involved both for the donor
and recipient of transfusions, the
speaker described the theory and
practice employed in removing blood
from the human system.
The assembly was also shown microscopic slides at the conclusion of
the lecture which were prepared by
Mr. Nicolet at St. Mary's hospital.
Collegiate Talks
Planned Over KYA
William Dowling, varsity debate
manager, has received an invitation
from radio station KYA to have the
debate squad participate in a series
of debates during the summer
months. Although there is no school
KYA is endeavoring to continue the
weekly intercollegiate debates held
each Monday afternoon.
The San Francisco Bar association
is sponsoring these contests, and each
week some prominent member will
act as chairman.
The USF squad has already participated in several debates over the
radio with St. Mary's college. The
Forensics council has not yet determined whether USF will take part in
these future debate broadcasts.
Dowling Selected
As Salutatorian
It was announced yesterday by
James Baker Bassett, faculty moderator of forensics, that William J.
Dowling, student manager of debating, will represent the present senior
class as salutatorian at the approaching commencement exercises.
This decision was reached yesterday after a session of the University
Forensics Council, which body made
the appointment.
The valedictorian will be announced
within the next few days. This speaker will be appointed from among the
seniors of the Law school.
Frosh Debaters To
Meet Lowell High
Debating the question, "Resolved:
That the powers of the president
should be increased as a matter of
settled policy," William Quinn, Harry
Ewing, and Jack St. Clair of the
Gavel met a Lowell team in Galileo
high school auditorium last night. No
decision was rendered.
Ed Ewing, president of the freshman debating group, announced the
following schedule for the Gavel:
Santa Clara, in the college hall,
April 19; USF varsity, in the college
hall, April 25; St. Ignatius high
school, during the last week of April;
a return debate with Stanford In the
first week of May.
Plans are now under way for a
Gavel banquet to be held at the close
of the present semester.
MOYLES, GAFFNEY
STAR IN PREMIERE
OF MUSICAL SHOW
Fallon, Anino Acclaimed As
Co-authors of Popular
Operetta
ENCORES GREET SONGS
Lighting, Stage Effects Add
to Effectiveness
of Show
By CHARLES E. PEARCE
Crashing their way Into the foot-
light world of USF as the most brilliant successes since Barney Carr and
his henchmen rollicked an exceptionally good "Bad Man" across the
Little Theatre stage, "The Merry
Gentlemen" of the Glee club "arrived" to packed houses last Tuesday
and Wednesday nights.
Splashed with color and featuring the most original lilting lyrics
since the down-town "Cat and the
Fiddle", the production climaxed
the past four years of Glee club
work. A cheering house acclaimed
co-authors Bob Anino and Vin Fallon opening night.
Staged in expert fashion by James
J. Gill and showing the harmonic
ability of Director Fred Brown, the
evening was unusually pleasing to
eye and ear but rather disconcerting
to feet that wanted to go rhythmatic.
Gaffney, Moyles Great
John Gaffney as Chris and John
Moyles as Oliver were outstanding.
Their duet, "I'd Know You Anywhere" deserved the second encore. But then encores seemed the
mode of the evening. Gaffney should
forget Phil Harris and remain himself. As Gaffney he has great possibilities. Moyles is a delightful
songster and, although self-effacing, fits the stage with a finesse
long unnoticed.
Roy Burkhead's tenor captivated.
The shroudly effect of the scrim curtain in his number had beautiful
strangeness. Allan Blackford, John
O'Brien, Leonard Pierotti and Bernard Mackall were good. Thomas
Smith as the nephew was convincing.
Doug Knowles' voice and personality
gave a bit of dash to the hat number
which was well done. John Leith was
the usual cut-up.
Music Good
Such numbers as "Hello", "Forget", "Once a Year", "Wishing—
Hoping", and "That Beautiful
Mother of Mine" are already popular. USF has found a composer of
amazing artistry in Bob Anino.
The settings were quite charming.
Lighting arrangements and stagecraft were well handled. But why did
not the chorus of the Glee club receive some mention on the program?
They complemented the production
with a deft touch. The orchestra did
well. Make-up by Walter Belasco
was realistic.
Vin Bray, Former
Don Star, Marries
Still another to leave the ranks of
graduate bachelorhood is Vin Bray,
whose marriage to Miss Kathleen
Dempsey was announced last week.
The ceremony took place at San
Jose on March 23, with Rev. Edward
McAllister officiating. The couple left
immediately afterward to spend their
honeymoon at Benbow.
Bray was a prominent member of
the class of '31, playing guard on
the football team. He is at present In
the insurance business.
Sweeney Appointed
Sports Assistant
Ed Sweeney '36 was appointed
early this week by Joe St. Amant to
fill the position of assistant sports
editor. Sweeney has been a member
of the sports staff since his freshman
year.
Another change in personnel of the
FOGHORN was made with the appointment by Bob Halsing of William
Dealtry as assistant circulation manager. Ed Castro is the head of this
department.
The vacancy on the sports staff was
the result of the resignation of Pat
Horgan as sports editor, and the promotion of St. Amant to the editorship.

Law-Commerce
I Formal
Tomorrow Night
O'GaraTo Address 1
K. A. P.
Monday
SAN FRANCISCO, APRIL 6, 1934
FRIDAY
"MERRY GENTLEMEN" PLAY TO CAPACITY HOUSES
-a
By THE EDITOR
The final quarter of the present
term begins and again we make resolutions. We make resolutions at New
Years and at the beginning of every
term, and usually at the beginning
of vacations. Before the recent Easter
vacation we made resolutions to
catch up on studies and on lost sleep
during the week's holiday, but did
neither. Now we make resolutions to
devote more time to study and to
raise B's to A's, Cs to B's, etc. We
hope to keep them this time.
« * *
GLEE CLUB. . . , They folded their
tents like the Arabs and as silently
stole away. . . . The Glee club show
is over; the Merry Gentlemen are
gone; the stage is bare again, but the
memory of the Gentlemen lingers
on in our minds. We envied the
Merry Gentlemen . . . they seemed a
happy group. We hoped that we too
would enjoy the friendships which
they enjoyed. Seeing the Merry Gentlemen we made more resolutions—
we resolved to make our friendships
more firm, more binding, while we in
college still have time to do so.
* * «
BEHIND THE SCENES. ... In the
last scenes of the Merry Gentlemen
we saw behind the curtain those of
the Gentlemen who had passed on to
another life. Behind the curtains
through which we could not see there
was another group who contributed
very much to the successful presentation of the production. At the assembly held last Monday, a speaker mentioned the hard week's work done by
the Glee club and orchestra, but he
failed to mention the stage crew. For
the information of the student body
let us mention here that the stage
crew worked every day and night,
including Easter Sunday morning,
during the Easter vacation, to do
their bit to present a technically
flawless production.
* * *
UNSUNG HEROES . . . The orchestra which played for the Merry
Gentlemen was made up of volunteers, several of whom had never
before appeared with a University of
San Francisco orchestra. Their music was good and was fully appreciated even though their names
didn't appear on the printed programs.
* * *
McKINLEY DEBATE . . . Congratulations to Pat Horgan, former
sports editor of the FOGHORN, for
his victory in the McKinley debate.
However, this is but another step in
Horgan's long list of oratorical victories through St. Ignatius high
school and the university.
» * *
FOOLISH PEOPLE . . . For the
information of those very foolish
students who failed to see any advantage in coming into the auditorium
to hear Mr. Joseph T. Scott of Los
Angeles speak on Wednesday afternoon before the Easter vacation, let
us mention here that an enthusiasm
was demonstrated at that gathering
by the handful of students who were
there which was never before
equalled by USF students. It will be
a long time before any of those students forget the few principles expounded by the famous political
orator on that day.
* • *
BEST-DRESSED MAN . . . The
FOGHORN, realizing that it made a
mistake in its original plans for the
Best-Dressed Man on the Campus
contest by including other features
which were naturally included in the
best-dressed feature, announces today that the contest will be postponed
'or several weeks. However, one or
more prizes will be awarded to the
student or students who are chosen
the best-dressed men on the campus.
Stan Kearney, enterprising business
manager of the FOGHORN, promises
that the lucky person winning this
contest will receive prizes well worth
h's while. Just as a few starters,
what do you think of Jack Freed.
Matt Tierney, James Martin Mac-
Innls, "Dapper" Tom O'Dwyer, John
H°i"gan, Walt Krausgrill and George
"lanchard as prize-winners? Or have
y°u a better candidate? Let's hear of
them!
* • •
R'K(TlON8 ... It is again com-
Jn8 time to think about the approach-
ln8 student body elections. Each year
there Is usually much hullabaloo
ab°ut various groups "running" the
School elections. The only way to
av°'d this is to give the matter of
yo,1f choice some serious thought.
'34 Class
To Publish
Year-Book
Seniors to Finance and Edit
Own Annual
Bernard Wiesinger, president of
the senior class of the university,
announced early this week that his
class is already commencing work on
a senior book for the class of '34.
The book, which will prove a
departure from the methods used
by the Senior-Its staff of last year,
will be student financed and student edited. The complete green
leather-bound volume will be embossed with the college name and
shield in gold.
Name Undecided
A name for the book has, as yet,
been unchosen, but the staff is at
present working upon several names
suggested. According to Wiesinger,
the book will present a combination
graduation announcement and senior
book. Seniors may purchase an unlimited number of books and these
will undoubtedly be used by some as
a novel and attractive graduation
announcement.
"We are but following the lead
of the senior class of last year who
conceived the idea of editing a
book exclusively for seniors in the
absence of such a book published
by the entire student body.
Reasonable Price
"The book will be of a new and
attractive size and the price will be
most reasonable."
The editors in charge of publication will be William J. Dowling,
Thomas J. Trodden, Charles Em-
mett Pearce. These men, all former
editors of the FOGHORN, will be
assisted by Vin Fallon, Jack
Moyles, Jim Thornton and a few
others as yet unchosen.
Flynn to Photograph
Individual pictures of all seniors
in cap and gown will be included in
the book. Photography will be under
the direction of Maurice Flynn.
The senior class of the evening
division has not signified its intentions of joining in the publication, nor has the senior class of
the Graduate School of Law. These
divisions, if they express the intention to do so, will he included in
the pictorial representations.
Flynn has announced that he will
commence photography within the
next few weeks.
JUNIOR PROM FOR
DEVONSHJRE CLUB
Dance Committee Chosen By
President Leo Murphy
The Junior Prom, the annual
height of the USF social season, will
be held this year on April 28 at the
Devonshire Country club.
A committee meeting was held on
last Monday to formulate plans for
favors, music, and lighting. Other
meetings will be held regularly in the
three weeks remaining until the date
of the affair.
Committee
The committee, as appointed by
President Leo Murphy, consists of
J. Cadden, G. Ducker, W. Ferdon.
B. Flynn, J. Gleason, R. Halsing,
P. Horgan, B. McCann, D. McStocker, O. Merle, E. Murphy, D.
Roberts, J. St. Amant, F. Waltz,
N. Zavalishan, J. Briscoe, X. Peterson, W. O'Keeffe, B. Muzzy.
The system of sale of bids has as
yet not been determined upon.
Alumni Members to
See Passion Play
Eleven San Franciscans were
named recently as members of an
alumni committee of the university
to handle arrangements for a summer excursion to the "Passion Play"
at Oberammergau.
The committee, headed by Frank
A. Flynn, includes J. Frank Barrett,
W. Urie Walsh, A. J. Conway, Charles
J. Barry, David A. Barry, Joseph F.
Beresford, William A. Doyle, A. J.
Griffith, Arthur J. Healy, Paul P.
O'Brien, and Charles J. Wiseman.
Scout Leaders
Discovered In
Student Ranks
An inquisitive FOGHORN reporter,
wondering about the reasons for the
daily good deeds of several USF students, recently discovered.
Commander Norman Petersen, of
Troop 55, installing officer of the
Eagle Court of Honor, Knights of
Dunamis, early last week handed over
his position of honor as commander
in the above-mentioned group to another University of San Francisco
student, William Germain, Troop 25.
Petersen, a member of the FOGHORN staff and author of "Economic
Sidelights", is a member of the junior
class, while his colleague, Germain,
is a member of the freshman class
and an officer of the Gavel.
Both Petersen and Germain have
long been active in the Boy Scout organizations of San Francisco and
although prominent in their college
work have found time to remain
participating members of this truly
great group of American boyhood.
PRIZE DEBATE WON
BY PAT HORGAN'35
Experienced Team Defeats
Untried Orators
Patrick Horgan '35 was declared
winner of the McKinley Gold Medal
in the annual debate held in the college hall Friday evening, March 23.
Horgan was a member of the negative team arguing against the proposition, "Resolved: That this house
deplores the spread of dictatorships."
Negative Team Winner
Other members of the negative
team which was pronounced winner of the debate were Vincent
Fallon '34 and William Ferdon '35.
All the members of the negative
team had experience as members
of the varsity debating squad.
Harold McCarthy '34, Emmet McCarthy '34 and Bernard Mackall '36
upheld the affirmative of the question. None of these men had any previous experience in debating at the
university.
McKinley Reads Decision
Rinaldo Sciaroni '33, medalist in
last year's debate, presided over the
contest. Judges were Benjamin McKinley '93, Vincent K. Butler and J.
B. Newman. The decision rendered
was announced by Mr. McKinley,
donor of the medal.
Horgan will receive the medal at
commencement exercises next May.
FERDON PLAYS
LEAD FOR NEXT
GILL PRODUCTION
Freed, Pearce, Moyles All
Veterans in Supporting
Cast of Show
GILL'S 30TH VEHICLE
First Appearance of Players
Since "Wings Over
Europe"
With William Ferdon, veteran of
six productions, cast in the powerful
role of Mathias, rehearsals for "The
Bells" will be resumed tomorrow
night following a week of postponement due to the "Merry Gentlemen".
Other major members of the large
cast are: John Freed, John Schroth,
Charles Pearce, Tom O'Connor, John
Moyles and John Leith. Among those
appearing for the first time with the
College Players are Jack Ferdon,
Bill Quinn, and Charles Keenan. The
cast will be free of women.
The Leopold Lewis adaptation of
the immortal Eckhard-Chatrain
drama, which is probably the most
intense vehicle ever selected for
USF production, will be presented
during the latter part of April.
Opening dates will be announced
next week.
Weil-Known Cast
Although the first College Players
production in over a year, an almost
entirely veteran cast was found available. Of the central figures, each has
appeared two or more times behind
the Little Theatre footlights.
John Freed, appearing in the
role of Father Walter, lias played
major roles in eight College Player
productions during the past four
years. Schroth, Pearce, O'Connor
and Moyles have had experience in
three or more presentations. Leith,
"Merry Gentlemen" comedian,
made his bow in "Wings Over
Europe" late last year.
"The Bells" will be the thirtieth
production staged by Director James
J. Gill since his coming to the University of San Francisco. Among the
past successes were "The Enemy",
"The Rear Car", "White Collars",
"Richelieu", "Quien Sabe" and "The
Bad Man".
Irish Society To
Get Official Pins
Distinctive emblems will be secured for members of the Pearse
club, campus Irish organization, according to the announcement of Cas
Rogers, president.
The emblems will be in the form
of pins with green and gold color
scheme. A shamrock and an Ignatian
shield have been decided upon by the
members as appropriate decorations.
Fr. Cody Honored
As American Poet
Rev. Alexander Cody, S.J., professor of English at the University of
San Francisco, was recently included
among the "eminent American poets"
and his poem, "The Teacher", was
chosen as illustrative of his work.
Father Cody has long been outstanding in his poetical works and
has produced some excellent verse.
Included among his works are "God's
Looking Glass", "Our Lady Courtesy", "Enchanted Casements", and
others.
Father Cody is being considered
by his colleagues as a candidate for
the honors held by the Jesuit martyr-
poet, Robert Southwell.
Sophomore Stagehand Suffers
April Fools' Day Stoogedom
April Fools' day, Easter Sunday,
light and scene rehearsal 10 a.m. for
"The Merry Gentlemen"—these circumstances combined presented glorious opportunities for the old-timers
of the stage crew to take some of the
pertness out of the newer and greener
members.
After several attempts, the older
hands discovered that they could not
successfully get away with sending
anyone after a left-handed monkey
wrench or even a stove-pipe wrench.
But the stage manager did have one
poor youngster looking around for
three-quarters of an hour for the
"key to the curtain".
The prize gag of the day, however, was pulled off by none other
than the "Boss" (Stage Director)
J. 3. Gill, formerly a stage hand
himself. After working on scenery
and lighting effects for several
hours Sunday morning, the direc
tor, while trying to straighten out
a drape, suddenly shouted out in
his customary manner, "Where's
the curtain spreader?" Several of
the recruits to the stage crew immediately started looking for the
"curtain spreader" to no avail.
Further developments glibly revealed that the missing implement
was last seen In the possession of
Brother Anthony.
A new member of the crew, Willis
O'Brien, very obligingly then volunteered to find Brother Anthony and
retrieve the desired object. About fifteen minutes later O'Brien and the
kindly brother returned to the auditorium with the cs. conspicuous by
its absence.
Moral: Don't volunteer to run
errands to oblige stage hands on
April Fools' day. . . . "There just
ain't no such thing as a curtain
spreader."
USF NITE HELD
AT STJRANCIS
Glee Club in Radio Debut On
Columbia Network
Bringing the "Merry Gentlemen"
before the San Francisco public for
the first time, a University of San
Francisco - Merry Gentlemen Night
was held at the Hotel St. Francis on
last Sunday evening.
The music presented by Gus Arnheim and his band featured several
numbers from the recent Glee club
operetta. Members of the operetta
cast, all in smartly tailored white
coats, rendered vocal aid, singing hit
songs from the now famous production.
Bernard Mackall, Hotel St. Francis representative on the USF campus, announced the numbers for
the Glee club over the ballroom
radio system.
Radio Broadcast
Through the facilities of the Columbia Broadcasting System, favorable publicity was gained for the
Tuesday and Wednesday performances. Jack Moyles, star of the production, sang the haunting "Once a
Year" accompanied by the chorus,
and Gus Arnheim played his arrangements of "The Merry Gentlemen" and "Wishing, Hoping".
Other attractions of the Glee
club presentation were the renditions of Gaffney, Leith and Burkhead. These three each sang solo
numbers.
Reduced rates to USF students
and the presence of the campus
songsters proved sufficient attraction
to fill the newly opened Embassy
room to overflowing.
NOTICE
All seniors who have not as yet
done so must turn in the proceeds
from their tickets to the varsity-
alumni basketball game within the
next few days. Those who do not
do so will be brought before the
Board of Student Control.
International Relations Club Fills Peace Education Need
In troublesome, unrestful times
such as now, when the whole world
seems a powder keg ready to explode
at any minute, one naturally looks to
the universities to see what their
students are doing, saying, and thinking. One is naturally curious to see
whether or not the students are concerned with the difficult problems
they will inherit. And one wonders
what these students will do for the
peace of the world when they step
out into Its realities.
USF, we find, is doing its best to
educate its students in the problems
of the world. It does so through the
excellent medium of the International
Relations club.
This society, originally the Cosmopolitan club, changed its name
in 1033 so as to conform in name,
as well as in activity, with similar
clubs in other universities and to
emphasize its purpose—the study
of international problems by students. Similar societies with which
the club is affiliated are found in
the universities of North and South
America, England, Egypt, and the
possessions of the I'nited States.
The USF International Relations
club, like others, operates under the
sponsorship of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. This
arrangement brings many advantages
to the club, as, for example, current
literature on international affairs.
It is the plan of the International
Relations club to hold successive
weekly discussions of particular vital
problems, culminating in an address
by a competent outside speaker. Such
a speaker is usually from or recommended by a foreign consulate. The
student body will recall Newton H.
Bell as the most recent outside
speaker presented by the club.
Weekly meetings, held on Fridays in B3 at 11:45, are led by
H. Malcolm Macdonald '35 and Mr.
Jean Pajus, faculty advisor. The
club is fortunate in having Mr.
Pajus as advisor, as his experiences gained in the French foreign
office and from wide travels, especially qualify him for the post.
John F. Duff '35, John Donovan
'35, Patrick Devlin '37 and William
Ferdon '35 complete the list of officers of the club.
Requirements for membership in
the International Relations club are
merely an interest in international
affairs and a willingness to participate in discussions. President Macdonald, who invites all students to
attend the weekly discussions, says:
"The International Relations
club fills a very definite need in the
life of the university by providing
a place where current political and
international affairs can be discussed under the direction of a
competent leader. Such discussions
lead to a realization of the place of
the United States In the family of
nations, and a more tolerant attitude toward the rights and ideals
of foreign nations."
"The Present European Crisis"
with reference to France, Germany,
and Austria or South American problems in their relation to the United
States will be the next topic for discussion by the relations group.
Through the courtesy of the club
the following publications are found
on the tables of the university library: "The Fortnightly Summary of
International Events," "International
Conciliation," and the "Journal of
the League of Nations."
Bio-Chem Club In
Transfusion Talk
Addressing the fortnightly student
conference of the Bio-Chemical club
held on March 23, Mr. A. Nicolet of
the freshman pre-medical division of
the university, lectured on "Blood
Typing for Blood Transfusion".
After outlining the three general
methods now being used to classify
blood types, and enumerating the
dangers involved both for the donor
and recipient of transfusions, the
speaker described the theory and
practice employed in removing blood
from the human system.
The assembly was also shown microscopic slides at the conclusion of
the lecture which were prepared by
Mr. Nicolet at St. Mary's hospital.
Collegiate Talks
Planned Over KYA
William Dowling, varsity debate
manager, has received an invitation
from radio station KYA to have the
debate squad participate in a series
of debates during the summer
months. Although there is no school
KYA is endeavoring to continue the
weekly intercollegiate debates held
each Monday afternoon.
The San Francisco Bar association
is sponsoring these contests, and each
week some prominent member will
act as chairman.
The USF squad has already participated in several debates over the
radio with St. Mary's college. The
Forensics council has not yet determined whether USF will take part in
these future debate broadcasts.
Dowling Selected
As Salutatorian
It was announced yesterday by
James Baker Bassett, faculty moderator of forensics, that William J.
Dowling, student manager of debating, will represent the present senior
class as salutatorian at the approaching commencement exercises.
This decision was reached yesterday after a session of the University
Forensics Council, which body made
the appointment.
The valedictorian will be announced
within the next few days. This speaker will be appointed from among the
seniors of the Law school.
Frosh Debaters To
Meet Lowell High
Debating the question, "Resolved:
That the powers of the president
should be increased as a matter of
settled policy," William Quinn, Harry
Ewing, and Jack St. Clair of the
Gavel met a Lowell team in Galileo
high school auditorium last night. No
decision was rendered.
Ed Ewing, president of the freshman debating group, announced the
following schedule for the Gavel:
Santa Clara, in the college hall,
April 19; USF varsity, in the college
hall, April 25; St. Ignatius high
school, during the last week of April;
a return debate with Stanford In the
first week of May.
Plans are now under way for a
Gavel banquet to be held at the close
of the present semester.
MOYLES, GAFFNEY
STAR IN PREMIERE
OF MUSICAL SHOW
Fallon, Anino Acclaimed As
Co-authors of Popular
Operetta
ENCORES GREET SONGS
Lighting, Stage Effects Add
to Effectiveness
of Show
By CHARLES E. PEARCE
Crashing their way Into the foot-
light world of USF as the most brilliant successes since Barney Carr and
his henchmen rollicked an exceptionally good "Bad Man" across the
Little Theatre stage, "The Merry
Gentlemen" of the Glee club "arrived" to packed houses last Tuesday
and Wednesday nights.
Splashed with color and featuring the most original lilting lyrics
since the down-town "Cat and the
Fiddle", the production climaxed
the past four years of Glee club
work. A cheering house acclaimed
co-authors Bob Anino and Vin Fallon opening night.
Staged in expert fashion by James
J. Gill and showing the harmonic
ability of Director Fred Brown, the
evening was unusually pleasing to
eye and ear but rather disconcerting
to feet that wanted to go rhythmatic.
Gaffney, Moyles Great
John Gaffney as Chris and John
Moyles as Oliver were outstanding.
Their duet, "I'd Know You Anywhere" deserved the second encore. But then encores seemed the
mode of the evening. Gaffney should
forget Phil Harris and remain himself. As Gaffney he has great possibilities. Moyles is a delightful
songster and, although self-effacing, fits the stage with a finesse
long unnoticed.
Roy Burkhead's tenor captivated.
The shroudly effect of the scrim curtain in his number had beautiful
strangeness. Allan Blackford, John
O'Brien, Leonard Pierotti and Bernard Mackall were good. Thomas
Smith as the nephew was convincing.
Doug Knowles' voice and personality
gave a bit of dash to the hat number
which was well done. John Leith was
the usual cut-up.
Music Good
Such numbers as "Hello", "Forget", "Once a Year", "Wishing—
Hoping", and "That Beautiful
Mother of Mine" are already popular. USF has found a composer of
amazing artistry in Bob Anino.
The settings were quite charming.
Lighting arrangements and stagecraft were well handled. But why did
not the chorus of the Glee club receive some mention on the program?
They complemented the production
with a deft touch. The orchestra did
well. Make-up by Walter Belasco
was realistic.
Vin Bray, Former
Don Star, Marries
Still another to leave the ranks of
graduate bachelorhood is Vin Bray,
whose marriage to Miss Kathleen
Dempsey was announced last week.
The ceremony took place at San
Jose on March 23, with Rev. Edward
McAllister officiating. The couple left
immediately afterward to spend their
honeymoon at Benbow.
Bray was a prominent member of
the class of '31, playing guard on
the football team. He is at present In
the insurance business.
Sweeney Appointed
Sports Assistant
Ed Sweeney '36 was appointed
early this week by Joe St. Amant to
fill the position of assistant sports
editor. Sweeney has been a member
of the sports staff since his freshman
year.
Another change in personnel of the
FOGHORN was made with the appointment by Bob Halsing of William
Dealtry as assistant circulation manager. Ed Castro is the head of this
department.
The vacancy on the sports staff was
the result of the resignation of Pat
Horgan as sports editor, and the promotion of St. Amant to the editorship.